The poet, author, Tswanshall artist (Tswana version of Dancehall), composer and producer, Ntike ( also known as Tearless), Son of a preacher and a nurse, was born in Johannesburg in 1982. Raised in different areas around Mafikeng, he considers himself a Maftonian at heart. Asked why this is, he simply said "That's where I started playing house".
Although he started doing rhythm and poetry while he was still n high school during the 90's, it was in 2002 during his tertiary years when he picked up a harmonica. Although he is self taught, he attended Mmabana Mmabatho Arts Centre in 2007 and 2008 to advance his musical studies. That is where he started learning to play a saxophone.
Even though his other talents, like drawing and composing supersede his ability to play sax, he makes up for it in other areas.
As multi-facet and versatile as he is regarded through his body of work by his peers and critics alike, this humble and grounded man still maintains his sense of humour which often puts him across as a comedian with an ability to sing.
A breath of fresh air to die hard music lovers from all walks of life who've been bombarded with monotonous material, he, at the same breath, has become a formidable thorn on the behind of most renowned artist in the South African music scene.
Asked about his plans for the future he announced that he is currently working on a few concurrent projects including an album and a book on poetry.
His Parting words were :
"We emanate from the seeds they threw away"
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